France and the Habsburgs: a Clash of Empires with Olivier Courteaux
The Habsburgs and Napoleon The marriage celebrated in 1810 between Napoleon and archduchess Marie-Louise, Marie-Antoinette's niece, ended two decades of tensions and conflicts between the two European powers. At least, […]
Famous Divas and their Enemies with Patrick Bade
Diva versus Diva - who's the Best? Audiences have always relished diva rivalries whether in the theatre, opera house, or the cinema. This series of lectures will explore some of […]
Famous Divas and their Enemies with Patrick Bade
Sarah Bernhardt and Eleonora Duse - who was the greatest actress? Sarah Bernhardt and Eleonora Duse were two of the most prominent and influential actresses of their time, both known […]
The Jews of Russia with Trudy Gold
Classi Lectures together with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto bring you... From Poverty to Flight 1881 marked the assassination of Alexander II. The Jews were the scapegoats. Between 1881-1914 […]